EAST STROUDSBURG BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paddling the Delaware from Shawnee Inn: Self‑piloted Kayak Runs of 3, 6 and 13 Miles
Self‑guided kayak trips on the Delaware River launched from the Shawnee Inn river base; this guide helps you pick a distance, craft, and what to bring.
Paddling the Delaware from Shawnee Inn: Self‑piloted Kayak Runs of 3, 6 and 13 Miles.
The best way to see the Delaware River is from the cockpit — or the open deck — of a kayak launched from the Shawnee Inn’s river base. Shawnee River Trips lets you be the master of your own craft in either sit‑in or sit‑on‑top kayaks, offering the choice of a cockpited or cockpit‑free experience so you can bask in the sun and move quietly with the current.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Direct Line on the Delaware
These launches place you on the Delaware River itself — a straightforward way to see the waterway from a small craft and at your own pace.
Sit‑In or Sit‑On‑Top Options
Shawnee River Trips offers both sit‑in and sit‑on‑top kayaks so you can choose a cockpited experience or a cockpit‑free, sun‑facing ride.
Three Distances to Match Your Day
Trip lengths are offered in three clear distances — 3, 6 and 13 miles — letting you pick a short paddle or a full day on the river.
What the day feels like
What the Paddle Feels Like
You launch from the Shawnee Inn’s river base, settle into a sit‑in cockpit or climb aboard a sit‑on‑top, and let the Delaware set the pace. Whether you choose the shorter 3‑mile run or the extended 13‑mile passage, the experience is about direct contact with the river — sun on your face in open boats or the snug, sheltered feel of a cockpited kayak.
THE RIVER
A Direct Line on the Delaware
These launches place you on the Delaware River itself — a straightforward way to see the waterway from a small craft and at your own pace.
THE BOAT
Sit‑In or Sit‑On‑Top Options
Shawnee River Trips offers both sit‑in and sit‑on‑top kayaks so you can choose a cockpited experience or a cockpit‑free, sun‑facing ride.
THE OPTIONS
Three Distances to Match Your Day
Trip lengths are offered in three clear distances — 3, 6 and 13 miles — letting you pick a short paddle or a full day on the river.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and how to match distance to intent.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips are offered as 3 miles (~1.5 hours), 6 miles (~2.5 hours), and 13 miles (~5.5 hours).
Bring printed confirmation for check‑in at the river base; pack sun protection and water appropriate to the chosen distance.
All trips depart from the river base on the property of the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; bring your printed confirmation page on the day of the activity.
Rates are quoted per boat and vary by distance and boat type (single or tandem); see operator pricing when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do trips depart from?
All trips depart from the river base on the property of the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; that is the check‑in and launch point.
How long are the different distances?
The 3‑mile trip is about 1.5 hours; the 6‑mile trip is about 2.5 hours; the 13‑mile trip is about 5.5 hours.
What types of kayaks are available?
Shawnee River Trips offers both sit‑in and sit‑on‑top kayaks so you can choose a cockpited or cockpit‑free experience.
Do I need to bring my confirmation?
Yes — please print your confirmation page and bring it with you on the day of your activity for check‑in at the river base.
How much does a trip cost?
Rates are quoted per boat: single sit‑in kayaks are $50 (3 miles), $70 (6 miles) and $85 (13 miles); tandem kayaks are $100 (3 miles), $140 (6 miles) and $170 (13 miles).